The Loss of Virginity | Paul Gaugin | 1891 Select Size:18" x 24" Through his innovative portrayal of

Through his innovative portrayal of this mythological subject

domestic setting highlights the intimacy and quiet beauty of the moment

surrounded by swirling patterns and intricate details

Klimt's masterful use of color and light brings a sense of warmth and vibrancy to the composition

along with the subtle gradations of color in the sky and on the sea

The Loss of Virginity | Paul Gaugin | 1891 Select Size:18" x 24" Through his innovative portrayal ofAbout the artwork: This painting was produced in Paris in the brief period when Gauguin was interested in Symbolism. It depicts a Breton landscape with a naked young woman lying in the foreground. Behind her, a fox, the symbol of lust in Hindu mythology, can be seen. In the background, a wedding procession in Breton costumes is approaching the nude. This was Gauguin's last major work produced before he left for Tahiti at the beginning of April 1891.